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Funding for a multi-million pound bridge that will support the development of hundreds of new homes has been approved.

View from Newton across the A46 towards Bingham (Image: Angela Ward )

The new pedestrian and cycle access overpass will be installed over the A46, connecting the former RAF Newton site - where 550 new homes are proposed - with a plot of land also proposed for new housing in Bingham.

A some glimmer of light to come out of something so tragic

Thousands of people have been posting pictures of themselves dabbing on Facebook and Twitter to support a heartbroken family after the death of their son.

Daniel Harris

Daniel Harris was six years old when he died suddenly at home just two days before Christmas.

A friend of the family decided to set up a Facebook page where people could perform the popular dab gesture to show the family that the community was standing with them and he said it has “provided the family with great comfort at such a devastating time in their lives”.

I’m running a separate blog dedicated to the closure - you can check for updates here.

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NUH made £3.6m in parking charges

This story has gained a lot of interest this morning - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust made £3,620,368 from parking charges last year.

(Image: James Turner )

The income - the fourth highest amount in England - saw the trust, which manages the Queen’s Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital, make £406,989 more from parking in 2016/17 than it had done in the previous year.

This is exciting

Twelve new bars, restaurants and cafes are set to open in and around Nottingham in 2018.

With a big name like The Alchemist arriving in a prime location in the city centre and no shortage of new independent ventures, Nottinghamshire’s future as a foodie destination and a vibrant night spot is looking rosy.